Also, take advantage of FCP's parts guarantee. For example, I've done 3 timing belt (et.al) changes on our 290k XC70 and I only paid for the first set of parts. Very nice!

That’s actually not true. Some had them, some didn’t. My 2004 XC, 2004 V70 AWD both have them yet my 2004 V70R does not. I’ve never checked my 2001 XC.

+1 on the Volvo plugs and Zimmerman rotor, Akebono pad combo for brakes. Works well for me and I'm in a hilly area. For ATF, use the correct spec. fluid. Toyota ATF (of the proper spec) is compatible and way less expensive than the Volvo stuff. I would suggest a transmission drain and fill. You are ...

Starbuck wrote: ↑02 Aug 2020, 21:04 I HAS VOLVO!

Let the wrenching begin!

Oh, good. That's what ours is, '04 XC, Betty. Last year of the glass headlights. No windshield cowling leaks. Less electrical troubles (as I understand it).

Ever Forward!

Re: Seats. The seating surfaces are leather, coated with a rubberized dye/paint. Other surfaces vinyl. Baby wipes with an old fashioned shoeshine action work a treat on the steering wheel. Magic eraser on the door panels, but not on any glossy surface. My "book" is called MVS. Never bought...

The XC arms are easier than the V70/S60 shorter arms to press new bushings into. However...it is easier yet to just put in new arms w/bushings already installed. You need to get the bushings “clocked” exactly right and also set to the correct depth in their respective holes. I debated on saving the ...

Thank you. Hope do you guys condition your seats? I like my cars to look as new/good as possible. Also, what are your experiences with the lifetime warranty of FCP. I've bought Bavarian parts from them before but nothing has broken yet. Are you saying if I buy my control arm bushings from them and ...

There’s no need to use/buy the special ball joint tool. I have one you can use for free (shipping) if you really want to give it a whirl. Personally I think it’s easier & faster to just put the control arm in a vise and use a large socket to tap the ball joint into the CA. Obviously you’ll want ...

Good video. Great detail on the mechanical adjuster, about half the cars I’ve worked on don’t have this right He needs to work on his shoulder and lat reps though, looks a little weak. Beth,,,if yo u3atch this be nicely calls off the tools as you use them Love the wrench on The SERP,belt tensioner, ...

If you’re that far into it take the knuckle off and press it in with the bench vise. Or a ball joint press. Mine sucked in pretty easy with the bolts but I think they were changed once before. You really don’t want to screw up these threads!